ORGANIZED BY
South China Research Center, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Joint Associations of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O, Hong Kong
FUNDED BY
Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
The Tai O dragon boat water parade is a traditional activity unique to the local community. During the Dragon Boat Festival, the three fishermen’s associations in Tai O, namely Pa Teng Hong, Sin Yu Hong and Hap Sim Tong, organize the dragon boat water parade. The associations’ dragon boats tow sacred sampans carrying deity statuettes in a parade through Tai O waters to invoke blessings for well-being and peace. This has been practiced for a century or more.
The paddling workshop and field trip will introduce the historical, social and cultural significance of this national intangible cultural heritage (ICH), and elaborate on the significance of ICH transmission through this case study. In the meantime, participants would be given opportunities to experience paddling traditional dragon boat in the waterways.
DATE
19 August 2023 (Saturday)
TIME
Paddling Workshop: 10:00am – 12:00noon
Fieldtrip: 14:00pm – 17:00pm
VENUE
Tai O, Lantau Island
QUOTA
15 participants (on a First-Come-First-Served basis)
LANGUAGE
Cantonese
FEE
Free admission
ENQUIRY & REGISTRATION
Tel: 2358-8939
E-mail: schina@ust.hk